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Population-prevalent desmosomal mutations predisposing to arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
Heart rhythm - 1 Aug 2011
Lahtinen Annukka M, Lehtonen Eero, Marjamaa Annukka, Kaartinen Maija, Heliö Tiina, Porthan Kimmo, Oikarinen Lasse, Toivonen Lauri, Swan Heikki, Jula Antti, Peltonen Leena, Palotie Aarno, Salomaa Veikko, Kontula Kimmo
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BACKGROUND: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a progressive myocardial disorder caused by mutations of desmosomal cell adhesion proteins. The prevalence of these variants in the general population is unknown. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the spectrum and population prevalence of desmosomal mutations predisposing to ARVC in Finland. METHODS: We screened 29 Finnish ARVC probands for...
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